Police Rescue Abducted Traditional Ruler In Edo

Edo State Police Command said it has rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie.

The state command PPRO, Moses Yamu, had on February 3 said that a traditional ruler was ambushed while commuting with a motorcycle and the motorcyclist popularly known as Okada rider was killed in the process.

Others whose number could not be ascertained were also abducted on the same day.

Announcing the rescue of the traditional ruler on Friday, the PPRO said the rescue was possible due to sustained search and the logistic support provided by the state government and other stakeholders.

“The command appreciates the Government of Edo State and attributed this success to the logistic support rendered by the governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo towards this operation.

“The command equally appreciates the vigilantes, hunters and other well-meaning residents of the state for their support.

“The general public is assured of the command’s commitment to the fight against crime remains unshaken,” he said.